Liverpool vs Burnley live: Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can secure victory for Reds in fightback win
Follow the latest from the Premier League tie at Anfield
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool cut the gap to Tottenham and Manchester City to just one point after they beat Burnley 2-1 in the Premier League, with all of their top four rivals are playing in the FA Cup this weekend. Re-live the latest here.
- Liverpool beat Burnley 2-1
- Ashley Barnes puts Burnley ahead with smart finish
- Georginio Wijnaldum equalises for Reds on stroke of half-time
- Emre Can scores powerful winner shortly after the hour mark
- Jordan Henderson ruled out of England's upcoming internationals
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Preview...
When is it?
Kick-off is at 4.00pm on Sunday, 12 March, at Anfield.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 3.30pm.
It’s a big game for…
Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian’s form has slipped in recent weeks but he was able to strike early against Arsenal last Saturday to clinch his first goal in six games. It could prove to be a turning point for the player as he seeks to get his season back on track. He comes up against Michael Keane on Sunday and will need a big performance if he’s to stand any chance of getting a sniff in against Burnley.
Best stat…
Liverpool have scored 19 goals in the opening 30 minutes of Premier League games this season - five more than any other club.
Player to watch...
Joey Barton. Mercurial, impulsive and pugnacious: Barton is a player who gives as good as he gets. Seemingly embroiled in controversy on a fortnightly basis, expect fireworks from the midfielder as he prepares to take on, and disrupt, Liverpool’s central unit. Despite his antics, both on and off the pitch, he continues to deliver for Burnley and will likely play a vital role for the side on Sunday.
Past three meetings…
Burnley 2 Liverpool 0, Premier League, August 2016
Liverpool 2 Burnley 0, Premier League, March 2015
Burnley 0 Liverpool 1, Premier League, December 2014
Form guide…
Liverpool: WLWLDL
Burnley: LDLDLW
Odds…
Liverpool to win: 2/9
Burnley to win: 13/1
Draw: 27/5
38 MINS
Milner goes short with the free kick to Wijnaldum. He takes a touch, but he fires it way over the target. Klopp will not be impressed with them wasting a free kick in such a dangerous area.
41 MINS
Milner sends the ball into the box, but Origi fails to connect with his headed attempt and it's easily collected by Heaton.
44 MINS
Barnes is warned by the referee for wrapping his arms around Can. He's lucky to escape that one without a booking.
45(+1) MINS
GOAL
LIVERPOOL 1 - 1 BURNLEY
Wijnaldum levels the scoring with a composed strike within the area. The ball goes into the scorer inside of the box and he takes it down and slots it home. What a time to get the equaliser.
HALF TIME
Wijnaldum's goal in the final seconds of that half levelled the scoring just before the interval for Klopp's men. Barnes scored the early opener to give the visitors the lead following a formidable start, but they were unable to take this scoreline into the break. Dyche's men performed well and looked disciplined throughout, so they will be extremely irritated to not still have the lead.
It's all to play for in the second half. Game on!
47 MINS
The ball goes into the feet of Barnes, he turns and volleys a strike towards the goal. It fails to test Mignolet.
50 MINS
Heaton sends the free kick high into the Liverpool half, but Can manages to intercept the play and clear the danger.
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